A Route 66-themed mural by the grandson of famous artist Thomas Hart Benton will be dedicated on the first floor of Joplin (Mo.) City Hall, 602 S. Main St., at 5:30 p.m. April 15, according to the Joplin Independent. Anthony Benton Gude, Benton's grandson, has completed the mural. The date of the dedication marks the … Continue reading Joplin will dedicate mural next week
Day: April 5, 2010
Wich’s wabbits
The Alton (Ill.) Telegraph tells the tale of Rich Henry and his Henry's Rabbit Ranch, a favorite attraction for Route 66 travelers in Staunton, Ill., for years. Henry keeps several dozen rabbits on the premises as pets, and also keeps quite a bit of Route 66 memorabilia on display. Here's how the rabbit ranch started: … Continue reading Wich’s wabbits